Posted on 05/25/2012 1:27:16 PM PDT by Zakeet
Top union officials are lashing out at Washington Democrats, claiming they haven't done enough to help them unseat Gov. Scott Walker (R) in Wisconsin's recall election.
President Obama has been silent on the race since his campaign released a statement endorsing Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) immediately after his primary victory two weeks ago. The Obama campaign is helping Barrett with get-out-the-vote operations, but the president has not publicly mentioned the race.
The Democratic National Committee has been similarly tight-fisted. The DNC sent out a fundraising email for Barrett, and DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) will be in Wisconsin for a fundraiser next week, but the national party has refused entreaties to give the state party money.
The election is on June 5, just 10 days away.
International Association of Fire Fighters President Harold Schaitberger acknowledged the DNC’s help on the ground but said a major cash investment would have been worth a lot more.
"I'm very disappointed that the DNC has not seen fit to make a dollar investment," Schaitberger said. "When you're facing $25 million or more in super-PAC funds, you need money. The campaign needed funds to get up on the air to fight back. ... I think that would have been a good investment going into November."
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
Funny, I was just over at HP and they are peeing in their pants with happiness that Barnett has moved to within 4 points after weeks of attack ads against Walker ....
They actually think Walker will be recalled ....
This has cost us over 17 million at last count. One bumper sticker/sign is bubbling to the top: “Recall Santa, I didn’t get what I wanted”
The union leaders will remain steadfast socialists. The rank and file are another question.
Historically, Republican candidates have captured around 40% of the "union vote". This time around, it may be closer to 60%..
I think this provision occurred first to people who preferred the parliamentary systems they had "back home" and recoiled at the American idea of having elections at specific intervals.
Recall doesn't fit all that well with the American system ~ and a good case could probably me made for disposing of it for being contrary to the standards we require for a 'republican form of government'.
Wisconsin: Unions holler and Debbie Wasserman Schultz rides to the rescue
FReep Mail me if you want on, or off, this Wisconsin interest ping list.
“The happiest guy on the planet to hear that news is (Governor) Walker...”
From a Tax Payer on the Front Lines of this EXPENSIVE ($22 MILLION Taxpayer dollars and counting!) LibTard Tantrum, I can testify to THAT! :)
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